The culture of hospitality in Israel has gone up a level, and no, we are not talking about expensive hotels, but about the private home.
The evolution of house design shows a clear line, which began somewhere in the third and fourth decades of the last century, when the design was completely functional, and since then it has changed from end to end.
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A kitchen suitable for informal entertaining, photography: Oded Smeder, architecture and design: Rosen Linenberg
If in the years of the establishment of the state the Israelis lived austerely and did not entertain much, with the progress of the years and the culture of abundance, which included flights to exotic destinations alongside spending time in hotels, and the design of the houses also included elements of leisure and hospitality.
The spaces have grown and so have the hospitality functions in them.
Families who like to host - plan a spacious dining area.
In many cases, a wide kitchen with a counter and chairs is seen at the same time, which makes it possible to finish the preparations in the kitchen, and entertain the guests just before the official meal begins.
The kitchens that have been adapted for entertaining often incorporate wine refrigerators or showcases that display utensils in an aesthetic display, as part of the kitchen cabinets.
Glass showcase, courtesy of Aviv Kitchens, photo: Elad Gonen
A formal dining area with a counter next to it, photography: Oded Smeder, architecture and design: Dorit Sela
A counter next to the sitting area in the living room, photography: Itai Benit, architecture and design: Sarah and Nirit Frankel
The living room space also grew in accordance with the changing needs.
A sitting area that includes a sofa facing a sofa, combined with single armchairs, allows for different seating styles, in a way that all the guests can see each other.
Seating area for entertaining, photography: Oded Smadar, architecture and design: Dorit Sela
Correct planning of the seating areas in the living room, photography: Itai Benit, architecture and design: Sarah and Nirit Frankel
Correct planning and distribution of the guest rooms, photography: Shay Adam, architecture, design and planning: Shirley Dan
The outdoor areas are also joining the trend.
In the contemporary design, you can pay attention to the sitting areas that are located on the outside next to the living room, so that if you open the showcase, both areas become a large entertaining area.
The outdoor areas also include bar and dining areas, which help for comfortable entertaining when the weather is suitable.
Outdoor areas that are equipped with a kitchen and a counter, photo: Elad Gonen, design: Tzvia Kazioff
A spacious space for entertaining, photo: Oded Samdar, design: Israelevitz Architects
Two tips for self-planning
Although it seems that host houses require significant spaces, but even if you are not planning to build at the moment and like to host, you can adopt two tips and create a suitable environment for yourself.
The arrangement of the seating systems has great meaning
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An arrangement of a seat opposite a seat is an arrangement that invites conversation.
It can be a sofa in front of a sofa, or two armchairs in front of a sofa.
If you don't have room for two armchairs, you can also place two poufs.
Today there are designed poufs that can be moved from point to point easily, so that when the guests leave you can clear them from the living room.
A seating area where those present can see each other, photo: Yodad Smeder, design: Tzvia Kazioff
Sitting at the bar is a friendly and fun place to sit
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This is an informal option, which creates hospitality that lacks formality and creates the right atmosphere.
With an investment of a few hundred shekels, you can purchase suitable bar tables and chairs.
You can save money and buy a narrow rectangular table with chairs, and get an equally impressive effect.
A spacious living area, courtesy of Niso Furniture, photo: Elad Gonen
View from the dining area to the living area, courtesy of Niso Furniture, photo: Elad Gonen
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